As the recognised Centre for Excellence in its field with a vision to provide the best opportunities for children and young people in Bolton, especially those most in need, Bolton Lads & Girls Club is looking for an experienced and innovative individual to join one of the most successful youth organisations in the UK in the role of Mentoring Co-ordinator.

The Mentoring Project is an award-winning intervention programme, supporting vulnerable children and young people who lead very complex lives.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the management of a cohort of around 25 children/young people and their volunteer Mentors at any one time. Following an in-depth assessment process including a Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire, you will pair children with appropriately trained volunteer mentors and manage the Mentoring relationship they share and be responsible for supporting, advising and guiding mentors, imparting information and drawing on their skills to maximise support for their allocated young person. Referred children may be experiencing loss, neglect, exploitation, bullying, family breakdown, behavioural difficulties.

You should be experienced in providing interventions for children and their families, and will have a background in social care, youth work or another relevant field, preferably professionally qualified.

Closing date: 12 noon – Friday 15th September 2017

To apply please email your up to date CV and covering letter outlining how you would contribute to this role.

For a full job description, please visit the vacancies section on our website.

The Club is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. The Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and it expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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